From A-grade performers to grading papers – plenty of our favourite celebrities began their professional careers in teaching. Whether it was leading music classes at the start of a successful singing career or helping sixth form students crack maths problems, you might be surprised at who once stood at the front of the classroom .

As we celebrate World Teachers' Day today and the invaluable contribution educators make every day, what better time to do a little history research – and find out which 10 notable names started out in teaching.

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Hugh had an unexpected encounter with a former pupil on the red carpet

Hugh Jackman

Before he was The Greatest Showman, Australian actor Hugh Jackman worked as a PE teacher at Uppingham School in the East Midlands during a gap year

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